The problem with Trudeau’s high road
Paul Wells: The Liberals can’t seem to resist claiming moral superiority. But on their tax reforms, it’s not totally clear what side they’re on.
Paul Wells
Andrew Scheer learns his job’s no fun
Paul Wells: Hassle and woe are the hallmarks of the opposition leader role. And the Tory leader seems to be finding that out the hard way.
David Johnston: Before abolishing the monarchy, know what you’re getting into
The outgoing governor general speaks with Paul Wells about the rise of distrust in Canada, Harper’s 2009 prorogation of Parliament, and what he plans to do next
Parliament returns, and it’s a bit of a mess
Paul Wells on what to watch for in Ottawa as the three main party leaders stumble back after a difficult summer
Justin Trudeau: Look for the union label
Since the Liberals won the election, Trudeau has taken care to reward Canada’s big unions for their support
Canada’s new health minister faces the opioid crisis
Ginette Petitpas Taylor offers few details on how her government will fight back against the public-health crisis, but she pledges to work with provinces on the front lines
Outside the beltway bubble, Trump’s voters still believe
In a Kentucky town that broke with 150 years of tradition to vote for President Donald Trump, there is little sign of buyers’ remorse
Towards government by Rotten Tomatoes
The Tomatometer is punishing Hollywood for awful movies. There’s a lesson here for politicians who are dodging objective evaluation.
Andrew Scheer walks a tightrope as he builds his shadow cabinet
Kellie Leitch and Brad Trost are shut out, Maxime Bernier is denied the finance portfolio—and just maybe, the world is unfolding as it should
Playing the Jane Philpott card: Trudeau shuffles the deck
Justin Trudeau looks to one of his most capable cabinet ministers to deliver on Indigenous affairs, one of the government’s thorniest files